The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan is like many other sedans
on the road, except for one major feature: Subaru's renown
all-wheel drive system. When you combine the safety and
handling of AWD with the modest styling and interior comfort
of a four-door sedan, the result is one unique vehicle.
But then again, it's not that unique. Perhaps it would be
so were the Legacy sedan not a Subaru, because it is the
manufacturer's trademark to offer all-wheel drive across
the entire range of its fleet. And that is certainly a good
thing.
Available Models
The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan is offered in three trim levels:
L, L Special Edition and GT. The Legacy is also offered
in a wagon body style, which is covered in a separate review.
Interior Features
The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan and its sibling wagon both
accommodate five passengers. While the wagon offers more
cargo volume, the sedan focuses its attention on creating
a comforting interior environment. Among other things, the
instrument panel has been designed for easy use, and the
seats are contoured for maximum convenience.
The standard features on the base L model address all the
essentials. Air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with CD player,
cruise control and power windows are just some of the many
appointments on the inside. The L Special Edition adds a
power sunroof and other gadgets, while the top-line GT offers
leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated power mirrors,
an AM/FM/weatherband radio with in-dash 6-disc CD changer
and more. Extra items are always available with the options
list as well.
Exterior Features
The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan has dual power fold-away mirrors,
a rear defogger with a timer and daytime running lights.
The L Special Edition also comes with all-season tires.
Performance
The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan shares the same engine with
the wagon. It is a horizontally opposed 2.5-liter model
capable of 165 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 166 lb-ft. of
torque at 4000 rpm. The Legacy sedan's suspension system
is fully independent, featuring front struts with lower
L-arms and liquid-filled rear bushings and a stabilizer
bar. The rear is a multi-link system with a stabilizer bar.
Rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing variable
power assist lets drivers really feel the road. Customers
can choose between 4-speed automatic transmission and 5-speed
manual transmission.
Safety and Security
The 2003 Legacy sedan has all-wheel drive, dual front airbags,
antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, daytime running lights and
an emergency inside trunk release. The GT trim adds front
side airbags, while a security system upgrade kit is available
with all models.
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2003 Subaru Legacy (L Sedan
and Wagon) Highlights
 80-Watt
AM/FM/single-disc CD player stereo system (4 speakers)
Body
side molding, body color
Dual
illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Foldable,
body color power-adjustable exterior mirrors
Keyless
entry system with answer-back chirp
Visor
vanity mirrors, dual illuminated w/lids
L Special Edition Package
adds:
L
Special Edition Package adds: 16-inch alloy wheels
with 205/55 R16 tires, power moonroof (dual moonroofs
on wagon), projector-beam halogen foglights, in-glass
antenna, Momo-designed black leather-wrapped steering
wheel, leather-wrapped shifter handle and woodgrain-patterned
interior trim on the audio and shifter bezels.
2.5 GT adds over L and L
Special Edition:
Larger-diameter
front brake discs, 4-beam headlights, body-color aerodynamic
ground effects, 2.5 GT-specific upholstery, viscous
limited-slip rear differential, sport-tuned suspension,
8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar,
carpeted floormats, woodgrain patterned door switch
trim, All-Weather Package (dual-mode heated
front seats, heated outside mirrors and windshield
wiper in rear)
de-icer), front seat side-impact airbags, leather-trimmed
upholstery, UV-tinted glass, and upgraded (100-Watt)
sound system with in-dash 6-disc CD changer and 7
speakers (9 on wagon), including a rear subwoofer.
When equipped with the optional 4-speed electronic
automatic transmission, the Legacy 2.5 GT models use
the Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) All-Wheel Drive
system and a SPORTSHIFT that allows manual gearshift
control.
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$19,495
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| Engine |
2.5L 4-cylinder
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| Horsepower |
165 @ 5600
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| Transmission |
4-speed auto
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5-speed manual
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| MPG:
City/Hwy |
2.5L auto: 22/29
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2.5L man.: 21/27
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